This detailed sculpture of Tokyo Skytree is carved out of a pencil lead
Anyone who has tried sharpening a pencil only to have the tip break can appreciate how brittle and fragile a pencil lead can be. Even…
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Vtuber group hololive English begins its second round of auditions
COVER Corporation announced in a press release today that at 11:59 p.m., February 12th, 2021, it had started its second round of auditions for the…
Beverage brand DyDo releases nostalgic Melon Soda and Ichigo Au Lait in retro label designs
DyDo Drinco Co., Ltd. will launch two new products for Spring and Summer 2021: “Fukkokudō Melon Soda” on March 1st, 2021, and “Fukkokudō Ichigo Au…
This simple finishing recipe lets you enjoy your instant noodles until the last drop
An instant sensation Exactly half a century ago in 1971, Nissin launched its famous Cup Noodles, the world’s first instant ramen product in a cup….
Japanese aquarium displays living giant oarfish; Twitter users reminded of “Animal Crossing”
If you love sea creatures, you may have heard of the giant oarfish (Regalecus glesne). The longest bony fish alive, they can grow up to…
Kasuga Taisha Shrine lights 1,000 lanterns, prays for fulfillment of wishes and end of pandemic
On the day of the Setsubun Festival, which fell on February 2nd this year, the annual event of Setsubun Mantōrō 節分万燈籠 which means “Thousand Lanterns,”…
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You know it’s a pandemic when the demons give this excuse at Setsubun [manga]
On February 2nd, 2021, Japan celebrated the festival of Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in the traditional calendar One of the…
Finding a home doesn’t have to be a pain. Foreigner-friendly “OUCHI.com” can help
Searching for a rental in Japan can be stressful for anyone, but things are often harder for foreigners. To begin with, for many, there’s a…
Levi Strauss Japan celebrates Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with its Levi’s x Pokémon lineup
Levi’s® x Pokémon To celebrate the iconic world of Pokémon’s and this year’s 25th anniversary, Levi’s® presents the colorful ’90s-inspired Levi’s® x Pokémon collection. ©…
Interview with Ken Murase from “The Promised Neverland” – Producer
Note: This text is reproduced verbatim and provided courtesy of © Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Interview Date: January 2021) Here’s an interview with Ken Murase,…
Interview with Dimension Girl and Metro Mew character designer HYPERSPACE
Dimension Girl ?地球やわらか有機物受肉プラン✨（おやつ持参）起動しました step 1/7 pic.twitter.com/SmnRsP212K — 亜空間こねる⚡️次元少女 (@dimegir) February 24, 2019 The story of Dimension Girl Coneru = Hyperspace (or in Japanese, 亜空間こねる⚡️次元少女 Akūkan Coneru…
This rhythm pad controller for smartphones and portable devices is the first of its kind
Have you ever tried playing a rhythm game on your smartphone and felt frustrated that you couldn’t tap the keys well? For those who want…
Japanese illustrator Tsunzaki’s genius character designs for inhumans trying to pass as humans
Characters with a hidden side or a secret have always been a staple of fiction and art but in the last half-century or so, the…
Calbee’s umami-rich Hokkaido scallops & butter potato chips are perfect for winter snacking
Are you looking for a tasty snack to go with your beer, sake or Strong Zero this winter season? If you’re a seafood-lover, look no…
“Sankt Gallen Sakura” is a sakuramochi tasting beer brewed with famed Takato sakura and rice
© PR Times, Inc. Sankt Gallen Breweries Co., Ltd., famous for their “Sweets Beer” with flavors like pear and cinnamon apple, will release “Sankt Gallen…